This 1975 artist-signed demitasse cup set, 2 pieces, is hand-painted and dated on the base, signed "Orene Wells." Soft pink roses with gold-trimmed handles — a small, personal work of art rather than a factory pattern.
Maker: Artist-signed, "Orene Wells" (independent china painter)
Materials: Porcelain, gold trim
Dimensions: Standard demitasse size, 2–3 oz (cups only — no saucers)
Origin: Not marked; attributed to an independent studio china painter
Era: 1975 (dated on base)
Condition: Vintage — used, excellent condition. No scratches, chips, or crazing. Please review all photos; all sales final.
It's a wonderful gift for the rose lover, or for anyone who values the human hand behind their objects.
China painting was a popular decorative art through much of the 20th century, taught in classes and clubs where hobbyists and professionals alike hand-painted blank porcelain and signed their finished work, much like this set. Each cup here is bordered by delicate brown twigs and green leaves, with the ornate handles painted in gold throughout, and both are signed and dated 1975 on the base. The cups have no matching saucers — whether by original design or simply lost over the decades, they stand beautifully on their own as a small, intimate piece of hand-painted craft.
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